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  • June 1, 2009 at 7:52 am in reply to: Battle of Britain Film (from 2009) #1229108
    Wyvernfan
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    Those wonderful colour pix remind me of those bubble gum promo cards issued at the time of the film’s release. I still have my full set, plus some swaps !

    I sold a set of these for my brother a few years ago for £50..:eek:

    May 31, 2009 at 8:37 am in reply to: The Seamew Story Film #1230745
    Wyvernfan
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    I’ve often wondered what happened during this display, and what caused the Seamew to crash. Many thanks for the eye witness account.
    Incidentally do you know of any surviving parts of Seamews?

    May 29, 2009 at 4:45 pm in reply to: Red Baron P 51 crashed 1980 #1232263
    Wyvernfan
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    Yes i remember that as well.. i think it was ITV’s World of Sport with the legendary Dickie Davies. Very dramatic viewing as i recall.!

    May 28, 2009 at 5:34 pm in reply to: Wyvern rear fuselage.. where is it.? #1234157
    Wyvernfan
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    I don’t know how much info I have on Wyvern Components, but will keep this Aircraft in mind when looking out for Sea- Hawk bits and bobs. Anything I come across Wyvern Fan, I’ll PM you. ( Do you have any AP’s on the Wyvern ?? Vols’ 1-3 and 6 would be really handy. )

    How about another thread listing what you have so far towards your project,

    brilliant !! keep this going Guys.

    Bill T.

    Bill,
    I have a copy of AP 4272C Volume 1. WYVERN TF Mk.4 AIRCRAFT.. GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION.

    Also AP 4293 A&B VOLUME 1. PYTHON Mk.2 & 3 AERO ENGINES.

    I also have part number lists for the Arrester gear and the Main and Tail Undercarriage. And of course a copy of the Pilots Notes.

    May 28, 2009 at 3:53 pm in reply to: F1 and Spitfire Duxford yesterday #1234288
    Wyvernfan
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    Dear oh dear.. i was in there yesterday with my son, along with several other people from neighbouring villages who were also enjoying the spectacle. Whilst i suspect the majority of local people do not have a problem with the event, it is always the minority that are listened to the most.!:(

    May 28, 2009 at 11:39 am in reply to: B36 Boscombe Down. #1159975
    Wyvernfan
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    :rolleyes::D

    May 28, 2009 at 11:36 am in reply to: F1 and Spitfire Duxford yesterday #1159977
    Wyvernfan
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    It was chilly to say the least..

    May 27, 2009 at 1:13 pm in reply to: B36 Boscombe Down. #1160597
    Wyvernfan
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    After listening to that sound bite, i believe it is very similar to the evil howl cum whine of the Python powered Wyvern.. although i’ve only ever heard the Wyvern once before.!

    May 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm in reply to: PBY-5A N423RS catalina #1161028
    Wyvernfan
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    I counted three 🙂

    Must have mated.!;)

    May 26, 2009 at 7:29 pm in reply to: Bonedome anyone.? #1161034
    Wyvernfan
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    If you had a Mk2b bonedome I’d of made you some wooden props 😀

    Well i was hoping for something a bit more authentic than planks of wood..:p but i appreciate the thought.!

    May 26, 2009 at 7:26 pm in reply to: Scrapyard Photos; Any More? #1161037
    Wyvernfan
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    The Convair wasn’t badly corroded – a friend surveyed it for a foreign museum and it was very viable. Sadly the paperwork side of things seems to have been something that there wasn’t a willingness to resolve.

    What?? Well if thats the case then thats even worse.. a sound and unique to the UK aeroplane was scrapped because A; lack of interest and B; issues with paperwork. I am speechless.:mad:

    May 26, 2009 at 8:59 am in reply to: Scrapyard Photos; Any More? #1161377
    Wyvernfan
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    The truth of the matter is that like the ex US airforce Convair (i believe donated by said airforce) it was not a ‘fashionable type’ and therefore was allowed to descend into a badly corroded airframe.. which then gave the IWM the license to say ‘its unsafe and uneconomic to restore’, and therefore they were both scrapped.

    And then take a look at the other Varsity that they have that was kept as there display example, a once proud airworthy aircraft in lovely condition. And after she was damaged by winds she was allowed to desend into the pathetic sight she is now. And only now is she receiving any sort of preservation work.. after years of neglect. So much for looking after that one instead.:rolleyes:

    Makes me wonder sometimes just what there policy is.!:(

    May 25, 2009 at 7:58 pm in reply to: Bonedome anyone.? #1161587
    Wyvernfan
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    Come on guys.. must be someone with an AS Python or set of contra-props tucked away in there loft.!:D

    May 25, 2009 at 7:55 am in reply to: LMA Longhorsley – Sat 23rd May 09 #224395
    Wyvernfan
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    That Comet and Vulcan look absolutely awesome.. thank you.;)

    May 24, 2009 at 8:15 pm in reply to: Duxford Spitfire. #1162093
    Wyvernfan
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    As an aside a few years ago a farm labourer reluctantly confirmed that the engine and machine guns were still in situ.. makes you wonder if the whole front end was left in the ground. Also as it was supposedly shot down by friendly AA was it a very early Spit that was not recognised as a new type in service.?

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